as desires.
No matter how many desires you have unfulfilled now, they can be worked on later. A pool can be added and paint colors can always be changed.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
aConsider your pets in your home shopping. Home buyers who are pet owners have specific requirements—they must provide for their pets. A third of millennial-aged Americans (born between 1981 and 1996) who purchased their first home (33%) say the desire to have a better space or yard for a dog influenced their decision to purchase the home, according to an online survey conducted by Harris Poll revealed that dogs are a significant motivator for first-time homebuyers. Among millennials, dogs ranked higher than traditional life events such as marriage (25%) and the birth of a child (19%). It’s essential that the neighborhood in which you’re going to buy a house has no restrictions on pets if that’s something you desire. Include your animals in location planning. Some pet owners choose wood or other hard flooring, not wanting to risk pet damage or odors. Keep in mind that in most cases floor can rather easily be changed. An appropriate-sized fenced backyard is on the “needs” list for many pet-owning house buyers. Consider the arrangement of rooms and the structure of the house to ensure it’s suitable for your pets, too. Traffic in the area could be another checklist item. Pet services, such as veterinary, grooming, and exercising, should be conveniently nearby.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
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